The late Supreme Court of Canada Justice Charles Doherty Gonthier was a respected jurist known for his compassion, integrity and wisdom - one who constantly sought novel solutions to legal problems, and devoted his life to furthering global justice and sustainable development of the law. His worldview was based on the principles of fraternity, responsibility and sustainability in law, and much of his work and legal writings continue to earn the respect and admiration among today's lawyers, legal academics and judges.

This exclusive collection of 42 written tributes from leading jurists, practitioners and legal academia (with contributions from former Supreme Court of Canada judges Frank Iacobucci and Claire L'Heureux-Dubé) celebrates the late Honourable Charles Doherty Gonthier's life's work and values. Filled with illuminating and insightful tributes, this tribute volume honours the late judge's jurisprudence and legacy in ways that will continue to influence a new generation of law and legal minds.

Features and Benefits

Examine the legacy of Justice Gonthier, particularly in the areas of his writing, judgments and judicial ethics

Read about Justice Gonthier's views on constitutional, corporate, criminal, and international law, plus more

Study the assessments and views of different academia, jurists and practitioners about the methodology Justice Gonthier adopted with respect to the role of law and the courts

Learn about the way the principles of Fraternity and Sustainability can explain important shifts in the law and provide new solutions to pressing legal issues